Course contact details
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CF37 1DL
Film (Directing) (Taught)
- MA
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Postgraduate
- Cardiff
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
On our MA Film (Directing) course, you'll build on your existing filmmaking skills by working with students from different disciplines and expanding your portfolio through hands-on directing exercises and film projects. You’ll deepen your industry knowledge, refine your technical abilities and learn the industry’s crucial ‘soft skills’, all while enhancing your creativity to produce professional-quality work in film directing.
Build on your existing skills and knowledge to master the craft of film directing, refine your expertise, understand industry specific attributes and experience directing with the most up to date technology, to make a lasting impact in the industry.
Applicants who are unsure as to which pathway they should apply for are encouraged to contact the course team for an informal discussion before making an application. Should you choose to apply for more than one pathway, your portfolio should demonstrate your interest and experience in each individual area and therefore more than one portfolio may be required.
Assessment method
Your assessments will be based on practical tasks from live briefs and production projects (70%), along with critical reflections and analysis of your work (30%).
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- ScreenSkills
How to apply
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Entry requirements
A minimum honours 2:2 degree in a relevant subject or appropriate professional qualification; or an HND/HNC and relevant experience; or equivalent international qualifications. Those without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, where prior experience will be taken into account.
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- You should provide evidence of a website or relevant digital portfolio as part of your application. This should be a link provided in the first section of your personal statement or uploaded as a pdf in the supporting documents section of the application form.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in each component.https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes/requirements/
International entry requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £11060 | |
| International | £17900 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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